Asked by Iliana Napoles on Apr 26, 2024

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When Matías did not get a job for which he applied, he was sure that everything was going wrong, that his life was completely off track. This thought is an example of:

A) depression.
B) delusional thinking.
C) overgeneralization.
D) flight of ideas.

Overgeneralization

A cognitive error involving making broad interpretations from a single or few events.

Depression

A mental health disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, often accompanied by a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Delusional Thinking

A belief strongly held despite clear evidence against it, often indicative of a psychological disorder.

  • Recognize the significance of inner conversation and illogical thought processes in cognitive therapy.
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Taylor YoungbloodMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Overgeneralization is a cognitive distortion where an individual concludes that a single negative event reflects a never-ending pattern of defeat. Matías's belief that his entire life is off track due to not getting one job exemplifies this.